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Convert any computer to a virtual machine with Linux and Clonezi...

Linux Today  Tue, 10/13/2009 - 22:32

Linux Distillery: "While handy, Microsoft is treading ground Linux already covered in the form of open source program Clonezilla, which handles a far richer variety of disk formats and platforms."


 

Linux saves the day ... again

Linux Today  Mon, 08/24/2009 - 19:34

The Linux Distillery: "What do you do when Windows will not boot and cannot repair itself from the installation CD? You fire up a Linux Live CD!"


 

Linux, Mac users - your copy of Windows may be tax deductible

Linux Today  Thu, 07/16/2009 - 09:33

The Linux distillery: "That's right; the Australian Tax Office's e-tax software is a Windows-only product.

If you run it within a virtualised Microsoft Windows on your Linux or Mac computer you may be eligible to tack the Windows tax onto your tax return!"


 

The cranky CIO says the hard drive is inside the computer

Linux Today  Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:34

The Linux Distillery: "Those of us who work in technology have a jargon all of our very own. We know the difference between CPUs and GPUs, between SSD and HDD, let alone HD and SDTV!

Yet, our users are flat out calling everything "the hard drive.""


 

ASUS Linux insult will be Intel and Dell's gain

Linux Today  Thu, 05/28/2009 - 10:03

Linux Distillery: "ASUS has effectively abandoned Linux and stated a power user would use Windows instead.

This backflip stands against the history of their successful Eee netbook line. Nevertheless, ASUS' loss will be the gain of more savvy players."


 

Happy mother's day, Linus Torvalds

Linux Today  Sun, 05/10/2009 - 11:58

Linux Distillery: "Today, May 10th 2009, is Mother's day for many countries around the world from Anguilla to Zimbabwe.

How fitting, then, to offer a tribute to Linus Torvalds, the "mother" of Linux."